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25 | On date and time listed above Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Justin Giese conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to follow up on the submission of an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) that was received by the Regional Office on 01/06/2023. LPA met with, Community assistant, Ana Cano to discuss the purpose of this visit.
On 01/06/2023 Facility Staff self reported an incident where a child in care reported to their parent/guardian that a staff member had hurt their arm. UIR stated the parent/guardian of the child called the facility and spoke with management about this concern. The facility reported they would conduct an internal investigation into this matter.
LPA made unannounced visit to follow up on submission of this UIR on 01/12/2023. At time of visit LPA interviewed facility staff, the child involved and reviewed records/documents. Statements made from all staff interviewed denied the alleged incident had occurred. Staff noted that the day the incident was reported, the child was having a more difficult day than usual, and the parent/guardian was informed at pick up of the child’s behavioral concerns. LPA conducted an interview with the child in question but was unable to determine if the alleged incident had occurred or staff involved due to the child’s limited speech and participation in the interview process.
At time of this initial visit facility staff reached out to Program Coordinator via telephone. LPA was made aware the Program Coordinator was responsible for gathering statements from staff and parties involved during the Facility’s internal investigation. Program Coordinator was able to corroborate the same statements LPA received from staff during this interview process. The facility reached the conclusion that the incident its self was inconclusive do to conflicting information from the reporting party, staff statements and speaking with the child.
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